Latest Coronavirus Updates: 35 Confirmed Cases In Lemont Area

LEMONT, IL — The new coronavirus outbreak in Illinois and across the country is having vast impacts in Lemont, including the closure of several local businesses, the library, park district and schools.

As of Thursday, the number of cases in Illinois is 25,733 and 1,072 people have died from the coronavirus. As of April 16, there are 6,823 confirmed cases in suburban Cook County, and 254 deaths.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is also reporting there are 35 confirmed cases of coronavirus in zip code 60439 as of April 16.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also recommended that everyone wear a cloth facial covering — not a medical mask, as those should be reserved for health care professionals — when they must go out in public.

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Governor JB Pritzker has issued a stay-at-home order in effect until April 30. With this order, only essential businesses like grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and restaurants offering carry-out services can remain open.

Here are the latest local updates from Lemont:

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The Lemont Public Library District is inviting community members to document history through writing, art and more during the coronavirus pandemic and then to donate those items to the library. MORE.

The village shared that the coronavirus pandemic will result in significant revenue losses in the general fund. Village administrator George Schafer said the village is projecting a $1.2 - $1.5 million revenue loss (sales tax, income tax and permit revenues) in the general fund. MORE.

FOOD PANTRIES

In addition to the already operating Lemont food pantries, Lemont Township has set up a temporary food bank at its offices at 1115 Warner Ave. The other two pantries are located at Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 Lemont St.; and at Lemont United Methodist Church, 25 W. Custer St. MORE.

SCHOOLS

Schools across Illinois, and in Lemont, will be closed until April 30, per Pritzker's stay-at-home order. MORE.

BUSINESSES
Lemont Patch is gathering information from local businesses to create a business directory for residents to access during this time. MORE.

HOSPITALS

Two meal trains have been created for the Silver Cross Hospital ICU and Emergency Room staff. MORE.

At Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, the hospital said as of April 15, it has 69 inpatients with known or suspected coronavirus. Of the 69 patients, 56 have tested positive for coronavirus and 13 are considered persons under investigation. All are being cared for in isolation. MORE.

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

The Archdiocese of Chicago has suspended all normal religious services until further notice. The Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs has also suspended its Friday services. MORE.

The Lemont Public Library will be closed through the month of April due to the stay-at-home order. The library plans to reopen May 4. Checked-out materials will not be due until after the library reopens.

The Lemont Park District remains closed through April 30, and all programs for April have been canceled. In addition, playgrounds, play equipment, basketball courts, pickleball courts, tennis courts, the pavilions, and the skate park are also all closed. Open space and trails are open. It has also rescheduled the Quarryman Challenge to November. MORE.

The Little Mountain Community Theatre in Lemont has announced it is postponing its planned 2020 season to summer 2021 due to the coronavirus. The theatre was planning on holding a children's acting workshop with a production of "Wizard of Oz Jr." and a main stage production of "Children of Eden." MORE.